During August, the Motherkind team and I try to practise what we preach by slowing down, taking some time off and making the juggle just a little easier over the summer holidays.

So, throughout the month, we're bringing you some of our most listened-to episodes of the year so far.

Can you be an ambitious mother without feeling guilty?

Emma Grede believes you can, and that our children actually benefit when they see us fully expressed, fulfilled and living in alignment with our own values.

Emma is one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, co-founder of SKIMS, CEO of Good American, founding partner of Safely, investor on Shark Tank and author of Start With Yourself. But this conversation isn't really about business. It's about the invisible pressure mothers carry, the impossible standards we set ourselves, and how to build a life that feels true to you.

Together, Zoe and Emma explore why so many mothers feel depleted, how to let go of guilt, and why success looks different in different seasons of life. Emma shares the parenting philosophy that has helped her build multiple global businesses while raising four children and why she believes children don't need a perfect mother; they need one who is fulfilled.

They also discuss work-life balance, career ambition after children, asking for help, letting go of control, sharing the parenting load, and why learning to say no is one of the most powerful leadership skills a mother can develop.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why your children need a fulfilled mother, not a perfect one

• How to let go of mum guilt and make decisions with confidence

• Why success changes through different seasons of motherhood

• How to stop doing everything and start asking for help

• The boundaries that protect your time, energy and ambition

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Zoe’s favourite Aspire episode with Emma Grede: “Don’t Let Anyone Control You With Money” with Reese Witherspoon

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• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

• Jurassic Oceans Exhibition at The Natural History Museum. Kids go half price.

Do you ever sit down to rest... only to feel like you should be doing something else?

In this Moment, Zoe is joined by psychologist and author Dr Nicola Jane Hobbs to explore why so many mothers struggle to slow down. The answer isn't that you're lazy, bad at resting or doing motherhood wrong. It's that your nervous system has learnt that being busy feels safe.

Together they explore why matrescence can feel like such a shock to our system, how years of rushing make stillness feel unfamiliar, and why learning to weave tiny moments of slowness into your day can help your nervous system feel calmer, safer and more regulated.

Nicola also shares a beautiful redefinition of rest: it's not just lying down or getting more sleep. Rest is anything that helps your nervous system switch off its stress response.

If you've ever struggled with mum guilt or burnout, or found it impossible to truly relax, this conversation will completely change the way you think about rest.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your nervous system can experience slowing down as a threat

• Why rest feels so uncomfortable after becoming a mum

• Tiny ways to teach your nervous system that slowness is safe

• A new definition of rest that actually feels achievable in motherhood

• Why resting benefits both you and your children

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This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

• Jurassic Oceans Exhibition at The Natural History Museum. Kids go half price.

Do you already feel the pressure to make this summer magical?

Maybe you're trying to juggle work, childcare, family holidays, the mental load and the constant feeling that you should be doing more. If so, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shifts that can help you let go of mum guilt, stop chasing the perfect summer, and focus on what your children will actually remember. She explores why asking for help before you're overwhelmed is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, why feeling guilty doesn't necessarily mean you've done something wrong, and how lowering the pressure can help everyone enjoy the holidays so much more.

If you're looking for practical advice to help you navigate the school holidays with more calm, connection and self-compassion, this episode is packed with simple reminders you'll come back to all summer long.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why feeling guilty doesn't mean you've done anything wrong

• How to let go of the pressure to create the "perfect" summer

• Why children remember how summer felt, not what you spent

• The importance of asking for help before you reach burnout

• Simple ways to reduce the mental load during the school holidays

• How to create more connection with your children this summer

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with with Rachael Twumasi-Corson, The Lie of Work-Life Balance (And What Actually Works)

Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.

Connect with Zoe:

• Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

• Jurassic Oceans Exhibition at The Natural History Museum. Kids go half price.

Have you ever shouted at your child and been instantly overwhelmed with guilt?

If you've ever wondered, "Why did I react like that?" or worried that losing your temper means you're a bad mum, this Moment is for you.

In this honest Moment episode, Zoe shares a parenting moment she's not proud of and the powerful insight that completely changed how she understands motherhood anger. She explains why snapping at our children is rarely about the moment itself, what the "drip, drip, drip effect" teaches us about stress and emotional overload, and why your nervous system, not your parenting, is often driving your reaction.

You'll also discover simple, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system throughout the day, understand what your anger might be trying to tell you, and replace guilt with greater self-compassion.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive or stuck in a cycle of snapping at your children and then feeling guilty afterwards, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not failing. You're human, and there is another way.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why snapping at your children is rarely about the moment itself

• The "drip, drip, drip effect" and how stress builds throughout the day

• How to regulate your nervous system before reaching breaking point

• Why anger is often a sign of unmet needs

• Practical ways to widen your "window of tolerance"

• How to repair after losing your temper without carrying shame

• Why anger can become a catalyst for healthier boundaries and positive change

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If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode: A New Way To Look at Your Anger

Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.

Connect with Zoe:

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• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

Do you ever find yourself saying yes when you desperately want to say no? Feeling resentful, overwhelmed or taken for granted, but not quite sure why?

In this week's Motherkind episode, Zoe sits down with therapist, bestselling author and boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore why so many mothers struggle to set healthy boundaries—and how learning to do so can transform every relationship in your life.

Together, they unpack why resentment is often a sign that a boundary is missing, how motherhood changes our friendships, and why boundaries aren't about controlling other people—they're about honouring your own needs. Nedra also answers real questions from the Motherkind community, covering everything from asking for help without micromanaging, navigating difficult family dynamics, setting boundaries with grandparents and in-laws, managing work expectations, and protecting your time without feeling guilty.

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, found yourself carrying the invisible mental load, or wondered why you're constantly feeling frustrated or emotionally exhausted, this conversation will leave you with practical scripts, compassionate insights and simple tools you can start using today.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why resentment is one of the biggest signs that a boundary is missing

• What healthy boundaries actually are (and what they aren't)

• Practical scripts to help you set boundaries without guilt

• How to ask for help without micromanaging your partner or family

• How motherhood changes friendships—and how to reconnect

• What to do when someone repeatedly ignores your boundaries

• How to navigate boundaries at work without feeling like you're letting people down

• Why boundaries strengthen relationships rather than damage them

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s solo episode, You are not limitless: How to set boundaries

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

• Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

• Jurassic Oceans Exhibition at The Natural History Museum. Kids go half price.

Does it feel like you're constantly juggling work, childcare, the mental load and everything else on your never-ending to-do list?

As the summer holidays begin, many mothers find themselves trying to balance work alongside having the children at home, leaving them feeling stretched, overwhelmed and like they're constantly falling behind.

In this Motherkind Moment, entrepreneur, writer and mum of four Rachael Twumasi-Corson shares why work-life balance isn't actually the goal—and what to aim for instead.

She introduces her simple 5-4-3-2-1 planning method, a practical daily tool that helps you prioritise what matters most, reduce overwhelm and create more harmony between work, motherhood and your own wellbeing.

If you've been feeling like you're spinning too many plates, this conversation will leave you with a fresh perspective and one practical habit you can start using today.

• Why work-life balance often leaves mothers feeling like they're failing

• The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony

• How the 5-4-3-2-1 planning method can reduce overwhelm

• Why scheduling your priorities is more effective than reacting to everyone else's

• Simple ways to create more time for yourself without guilt

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Lie of Work-Life Balance (And What Actually Works) with Rachael Twumasi-Corson

Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.

Connect with Zoe:

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• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

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Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

Why does becoming a mother change us so deeply? And why does nobody really prepare us for it?

So many mothers believe they're doing something wrong because motherhood feels harder than they expected. But what if the problem isn't you?

In this powerful conversation, writer and bestselling author Lucy Jones explains the life-changing concept of matrescence – the physical, emotional, psychological and identity transition of becoming a mother. It's a word that has helped thousands of women finally understand why motherhood can feel so overwhelming, and why it's never "just" about having a baby.

Lucy and Zoe explore why modern motherhood can feel so isolating, why we place impossible expectations on mothers, and how understanding matrescence can replace guilt and shame with self-compassion.

If you've ever found yourself thinking "Why don't I feel like myself anymore?" or "Why is this so much harder than I thought it would be?" this episode will help you realise you're not failing. You're going through one of the biggest transitions of your life.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What matrescence is and why every mother should know about it

• Why motherhood changes your identity so profoundly

• How understanding matrescence can reduce guilt, shame and self-blame

• Why the problem isn't mothers — it's the way modern motherhood is designed

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Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

• Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

• Jurassic Oceans Exhibition at The Natural History Museum. Kids go half price.

Have you ever felt like you're failing at everything?

Like you're constantly trying harder, doing more and still feeling like you're falling behind?

In this powerful Motherkind Moment, GP and burnout expert Dr Claire Ashley shares the moment she realised she wasn't failing as a mother, doctor or partner - she was experiencing burnout.

Together, Zoe and Claire unpack why so many mothers blame themselves instead of recognising the signs of burnout, how stress affects both the brain and body, and why working harder often makes things worse.

Claire shares the emotional and physical symptoms she wishes she'd recognised sooner, explains why burnout can take years to recover from, and offers practical advice for spotting the warning signs before you reach crisis point.

If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or wondering why you just can't seem to cope anymore, this conversation will remind you that you're not failing - you may simply be carrying too much.

• The early emotional and physical signs of burnout

• Why so many mothers mistake burnout for personal failure

• How burnout affects your brain and body

• Why pushing harder can make burnout worse

• The warning signs to look out for before burnout becomes a crisis

• The mindset shift that can help you begin recovering sooner

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Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.

Connect with Zoe:

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• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

Do you ever feel stuck in self-doubt?

Overthinking decisions. Questioning yourself. Wondering whether you're good enough, capable enough or ready enough.

In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shift that transformed her relationship with confidence - and that she's seen transform the lives of hundreds of women she's worked with.

She explains why self-doubt isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong. In fact, it may be a sign that you're growing. Zoe explores why the brain is wired to keep us safe rather than help us thrive, how overthinking keeps us stuck, and the three practical steps that can help you move from self-doubt to self-belief.

Whether you're navigating motherhood, considering a career change, starting something new or simply wanting to trust yourself more, this episode will help you understand why confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build through action.

• Why self-doubt often appears when you're growing and changing

• How your brain mistakes new experiences for danger

• The surprising reason confidence doesn't come before action

• How to stop believing every thought you think

• Why taking small steps creates lasting self-belief

• How building evidence changes the way you see yourself

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy this solo episode: Why Confidence Drops in Motherhood and How to Rebuild It

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

• Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

• Why intuition is a skill, not a gift

• How fear and overthinking disconnect us from our instincts

• A simple practice to help you reconnect with your inner voice

• How to help your children trust themselves

• Why emotional validation is so powerful for children

• The parenting habit that strengthens confidence and self-belief

Loved this episode? 

You can listen to the full episode with Sonia Choquette - Why so many mothers feel overwhelmed and disconnected right now - and what to do next. It's packed with practical wisdom on intuition, parenting, confidence and learning to trust yourself again.

Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

• Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

• Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

• Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.